In a message dated 3/26/01 5:03:09 PM, merijn_at_music.demon.nl writes: << I will have to modify the boat a bit. First thing is mounting a compass. Has anybody experience with building a compass recess in an existing deck? And what brand of compass? I still am thinking about deck layout, as there are few lines on the deck now. I might ad a running bowline, but am not sure if it is worth the effort and clutter on the deck. >> #1-why recess it? That seems an unnecessary hole in the boat. If you really want it attached just construct a mount and just drill the holes for the mounting hardware. I don't do any surf or water that would rip a compass from my deck so I have a rig of a foam mount hooked to the deck lines by hooks. Not a perfect fit but it works for what I need it for. #2-I strongly disagree with the idea that deck lines aren't essential. There needs to be something to hang onto on every inch around the boat. Even with a bombproof roll the need to breathe may force you out of your boat. What will you grab as the wind/waves pull you and your boat apart? Clutter is like weeds, things where you don't want them. Decklines may save you anything from irritation to loosing your boat at the worst possible time. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 26 2001 - 15:55:13 PST
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